What is 61/35 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{61}{35}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{35} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{61}{35} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 5 = 305$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 7 = 245$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{35} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{305}{245}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{305}{245}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $305$ and $245$. The GCD of $305$ and $245$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{305 \div 5}{245 \div 5} = \frac{61}{49}$

Answer $\frac{61}{35}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{61}{49}$

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